President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to Bettina Anderson. The ceremony, which was scheduled to take place in the Bahamas, will proceed without the President, who cited pressing government obligations and ongoing international tensions as the primary reasons for his absence.

In a statement shared on social media, the President expressed his desire to support his son and his new daughter-in-law but emphasized that his presence is required in Washington, D.C. during this critical period. He specifically pointed to the conflict with Iran and other national security priorities as factors that necessitated his stay at the White House. Despite the scheduling conflict, the President extended his congratulations to the couple.

Reports indicate that Donald Trump Jr. and Anderson had already completed a legal marriage ceremony in West Palm Beach, Florida, shortly before the planned Bahamas event. Donald Trump Jr., who currently manages the Trump Organization, was previously married to Vanessa Trump and had a high-profile engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle. His new spouse, Bettina Anderson, is a former model known for her philanthropic work in the Palm Beach community.